Washington University in St. Louis
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The nature of campus strictness has subtly, but noticeably, changed in the last few years at Wash U. A new, more severe alcohol policy was introduced last year, and campus police seem more vigilant about catching students breaking little rules around campus (playing Frisbee golf with beer, for example). Even still, it remains a laid-back campus, and as students point out, if you behave like an adult, the University will treat you as such. Basically, anything that you do in private that doesn’t blatantly violate the law or disturb the peace is tolerated. The University obviously does not condone drug use and underage drinking, but they essentially leave it to the students to make their own decisions about that—as long as those decisions don’t affect the health or tranquility of others.

On the other hand, in the event that someone repeatedly and blatantly steps over the line in some respect, the University has no mercy. Last year, there was a campus-wide drug investigation that led to raids by campus police and resulted in several students being placed on academic probation. It just goes to show that while the rules are, usually, barely felt on campus, if you go a little too far, they can become quite tangible.

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Campus Strictness at Washington University in St. Louis

Alottahoopla

Political Science and Government '14

4.6

A

Reasonable!

Wash U has an open drinking policy. You may drink alcohol in your dorm as long as it isn't hard alcohol, you don't play drinking games, you keep it in your room, you aren't obnoxious, and your door is open. How much this is enforced depends on your RA, and they're usually pretty lax, except on sub-free floors.

Campus police is also pretty reasonable about drinking, even though students talk about them like they are nuisances.The administration is very strict about other drugs, though. I wouldn't recommend getting caught with that kind of stuff.

Apr 25, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Washington University in St. Louis

annonnymous

Mathematics '15

5.0

A+

They Are Lenient

You have to try pretty hard to get in trouble. Don't be an idiot and you'll be fine.

Mar 15, 2012

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Campus Strictness at Washington University in St. Louis

DissGorillasUhJeanYes

Biology '15

2.3

C

Reconsidering the Bio Major

Grading Procedures and Policies are very strict. No test make ups and a lot of tests are at night. Smaller classes also have a pretty strict attendance policy. Biology has a curve so that only a certain percent of people get A's, B's, etc... which is really frustrating since it compares what you know to what other people know and not how well you know the material...so even if you did really well on the test, it may change depending on how many people did better. At a school like this where so many people are so smart, curves like that suck.

Mar 05, 2012

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